Suffering Well

January 7, 2016May 11, 2020 ~ Kim ~ 14 Comments

Ian MacLaren, a noted Scotsman, once said these wise words of counsel, “Be kind. Everyone you meet is carrying a heavy burden.” By no means do I feel I have suffered more than others, or that I have unique insight into pain. I trust we have all walked through difficulties- an illness, injury, loss, injustice, … Continue reading Suffering Well

When You Feel Messy on Mother’s Day

May 11, 2015May 10, 2020 ~ Kim ~ 10 Comments

On Mother's Day, I just wanted to sleep in. That was it. But my boys quietly came into the room with cards, my middle son, with a banana. "Mom, you wanna banana for breakfast?" He tried to peel it, then stopped. "Uh. I can't do it. Can you peel it for me?" And then he handed me … Continue reading When You Feel Messy on Mother’s Day